From Lagos to Nairobi

Nigeria has officially exited the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, a move that signals progress in the country’s efforts to strengthen its financial system and improve compliance with global anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) standards. But the country’s ambitions go beyond compliance: Nigeria is now positioning itself to play a leading…

Fintech companies expanding between Kenya and Rwanda may soon benefit from a simplified regulatory framework that allows them to operate with a single licence across both markets. The proposed move, currently under discussion by financial regulators in the two countries, aims to reduce regulatory barriers and accelerate the growth of digital financial services in the…

Sonia Kabra’s journey to building BuuPass, one of East Africa’s leading digital mobility platforms, was anything but straightforward. Yet for Kabra, the winding road to entrepreneurship was exactly what prepared her to tackle one of the region’s most persistent transportation challenges: making bus travel easier, more transparent, and accessible through technology. Before co-founding BuuPass, Kabra…

OPay has responded to reports circulating online that its offices were sealed by the Nigeria Revenue Service, clarifying that the claims are inaccurate and do not reflect the actual situation. In a statement addressing the issue, the fintech company explained that its operations across Nigeria remain fully functional and that no directive had been issued…

African startups are known for their innovation, resilience, and ability to grow in difficult environments. Yet behind the headlines about funding rounds and rapid expansion lies a challenge many founders quietly struggle with: employee retention. For a growing number of startups across the continent, keeping talented workers has become one of the biggest obstacles to…

Nigeria’s remote tech workers are paying a steep price to stay connected and productive. With unreliable electricity supply across many parts of the country, thousands of developers, designers, and other digital professionals are spending as much as ₦390,000 monthly on alternative power solutions—yet many still struggle to maintain consistent work schedules. As remote work opportunities…